CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SKEWERS

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These skewers are a delicious way to serve garden-fresh zucchini and summer squash. Adapted from Bon Appetit. Prep time includes marinating time (8 hours).

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken

Time 9h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons dried mustard
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon anise seed
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 red onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
6 summer squash, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/3 cup lime juice
12 wooden skewers
salt and pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients (garlic-aniseed) in small bowl.
  • Place chicken in one dish for marinating and place vegetables in seperate dish for marinating.
  • It is very important to keep them seperate!
  • Sprinkle each dish (chicken and vegetable) with 1/2 of spice mixture, 1/2 of the olive oil and 1/2 of lime juice.
  • Turn to coat well.
  • Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
  • Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes and then remove from water.
  • Alternate chicken and vegetables on skewers.
  • May be prepared up to 2 hours ahead of time.
  • Prepare barbecue grill or preheat broiler.
  • Season skewers with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Grill or broil until chicken is cooked through (5-8 minutes per side).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 89.9, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 28.9

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